HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7382 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7382
NAME: Best Short -form PID
LOCATION: 3115 Madison Street
DEVELOPER:
Robert W. Best
3115 Madison Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
ENGINEER:
Edward Lofton
Engineering and Surveying
15415 Oak Crest
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3
CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial
ALLOWED USES: General Retail
PROPOSED ZONING: PID
FT. NEW STREET: 0
PROPOSED USE: C-3 Uses and a welding shop/artist studio
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial to PID
to allow the site to be used for a variety of uses. The site currently contains a
single-family residence on the northern boundary. The residence is occupied as
FILE NO.: Z-7382 Cont.
a rental unit. There is a 5500 square foot concrete block and brick construction
building located on the site. The primary building is proposed to be used by the
applicant as a welding shop/artist studio. The applicant has indicated there are
no employees for his business. Projects include sculptures, custom furniture
and unique pieces that are normally commissioned by individuals, designers and
architects. The applicant proposes the placement of a sculpture garden on a
vacant portion of the site and adjacent to the single-family home located on the
northern boundary.
There is also a 455 square foot concrete building located on the site. The
applicant has indicated the building is currently vacant but could be renovated
and made available for a small office use or additional studio space.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing single-family home, a non-residential structure
being used by the applicant has a welding shop/artist studio and a vacant
concrete building. The site is fenced with a six-foot chain link fence around the
non-residential portion of the site with the exception of the concrete building.
The street has been installed with curb and gutter but no sidewalk is in place.
The area to the north of the site is single-family homes with only one of the
homes vacant and boarded. Uses along Asher Avenue include a variety of
commercial uses such as a pawn shop, a service station, two tire stores, a night
club and a furniture store. A large food distribution company is located across
Asher Avenue to the southwest. To the west of the site there is a fenced area
with trucks both regular size and large trucks and the old feed mill with portions
still standing.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Curran Conway and the South of Asher Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the Public Hearing, all residents, who could be identified, located
within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the
site were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, Staff has not received
any comment from area residents.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. The proposal apparently involves no new construction. No comment on the
proposed change in use.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING -
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
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FILE NO.: Z-7382 Cont.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger
and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The existing main serving this
facility is 2 -inch. A larger main would be required to support a meter larger than
%-inch or to support a fire hydrant. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional fire hydrant(s) are required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, the hydrants, along with any water mains
need to support those hydrants, will be installed at the Developer's expense.
This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. If
additional water facilities are required, they will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #14 and #16 and has no effect on bus
radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division_: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Multi -family and Commercial for this property. The
applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for a welding art
studio.
The requested Planned Industrial Development is for predominately Commercial
uses with a request for a specific Industrial use related to the proposed art studio.
Staff believes that this makes the PID consistent with the Commercial
designation of the Plan. Since this is one development, of which only a small
portion is not within the Commercial area; a Land Use Plan is general in nature;
and existing structures will be maintained a Plan Amendment is not required for
that portion within the area shown for Multi -family use.
Citv Recognized Neiahborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in
the area covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. This
neighborhood action plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action
statements relevant to this application.
Landsca e: No comment.
Building Codes: No comment.
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FILE NO.: Z-7382 Cont.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003)
Mr. Robert Best was present representing the application. Staff stated the issue
was an enforcement case. Staff stated the applicant was relocated from the
industrial areas east of 1-30 as a result of the Heifer project. Staff stated they had
worked with the applicant to find a site suitable for his business and he had
bought the site with an understanding is use was an allowable use for the zoning.
Staff stated the site was zoned C-3, General Commercial and a welding shop
was not an allowable use. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a Planned
Industrial Development to allow his use, a welding shop and artist studio, and
C-3 uses as alternative uses for the site.
Staff requested Mr. Best provide some additional information as a part of his
proposal. Staff requested the applicant provide the days and hours of operation,
any future employees and details of the existing fencing. Staff also requested
the applicant furnish any existing or proposed signage along with details
(height/area/location). Staff also requested the applicant locate any on-site
dumpsters and provide the required screening on the site plan.
Staff suggested the applicant limit the use of the smaller building located on the
site to a quiet office use or an artist studio. Staff stated parking requirements
would limit the use of the building for any commercial type business.
Staff suggested the applicant contact Central Arkansas Water for additional
details concerning their comments.
There were no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted revised plans to Staff addressing most of the concerns
raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has
indicated the days and hours of operation to be Monday through Friday from 8
am to 5 pm and occasionally on weekends. The applicant has also stated there
are to be no future employees of his business.
There is an existing six foot chain link fence along the street side of the
development and separating the shop area from the single-family home. The
applicant proposes the fence to remain.
The applicant has also stated no signage is proposed as a part of this
development. Staff would recommend any future signage be approved as a
single ground mounted sign as allowed in commercial zones, not to exceed
thirty-six feet in height and one hundred -sixty square feet in area.
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FILE NO.: Z-7382 Cont.
The applicant has indicated deliveries to the site are made through UPS or a
small delivery truck. The site is equipped with a loading dock, which would allow
deliveries to be made off the street.
The applicant has indicated there are three on-site parking spaces, which back
onto Madison Street. Since this is an existing condition Staff would support this
activity continuing. The applicant has also indicated there will not be an on-site
dumpster.
To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the
proposed request. Although there are single-family homes located to the north of
the site the use is limited to normal business hours and should not have any
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. In addition there will be
limited traffic accessing the site which too will not have any adverse impact on
the surrounding area.
1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
Staff recommends the site be limited to having one ground -mounted sign not to
exceed 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated to their knowledge
there were no outstanding issues asso(:iated with the proposed request. Staff
presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.
Staff also presented a recommendation that the site be limited to having one ground -
mounted sign not to exceed 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in area.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion
of the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes
and 1 absent.
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May 1, 2003
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-7382
NAME: Best Short -form PID
LOCATION: 3115 Madison Street
DEVELOPER:
Robert W. Best
3115 Madison Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
ENGINEER:
Edward Lofton
Engineering and Surveying
15415 Oak Crest
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial
LLOWED USES: General Retail
PROPOSED ZONING: PID
PROPOSED USE: C-3 Uses and a welding shop/artist studio
VARIANCES/VVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial to PID
to allow the site to be used for a variety of uses. The site currently contains a
May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7382
n.
single-family residence on the northern boundary. The residence is occupied as
a rental unit. There is a 5500 square foot concrete block and brick construction
building located on the site. The primary building is proposed to be used by the
applicant as a welding shop/artist studio. The applicant has indicated there are
no employees for his business. Projects include sculptures, custom furniture
and unique pieces that are normally commissioned by individuals, designers and
architects. The applicant proposes the placement of a sculpture garden on a
vacant portion of the site and adjacent to the single-family home located on the
northern boundary.
There is also a 455 square foot concrete building located on the site. The
applicant has indicated the building is currently vacant but could be renovated
and made available for a small office use or additional studio space.
EXISTING CONDITIONS -
The site contains an existing single-family home, a non-residential structure
being used by the applicant has a welding shop/artist studio and a vacant
concrete building. The site is fenced with a six-foot chain link fence around the
non-residential portion of the site with the exception of the concrete building.
The street has been installed with curb and gutter but no sidewalk is in place.
The area to the north of the site is single-family homes with only one of the
homes vacant and boarded. Uses along Asher Avenue include a variety of
commercial uses such as a pawn shop, a service station, two tire stores, a night
club and a furniture store. A large food distribution company is located across
Asher Avenue to the southwest. To the west of the site there is a fenced area
with trucks both regular size and large trucks and the old feed mill with portions
still standing.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Curran Conway and the South of Asher Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the Public Hearing, all residents, who could be identified, located
within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the
site were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, Staff has not received
any comment from area residents.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
BLIC WORKS CONDITIONS;
1. The proposal apparently involves no new construction. No comment on the
proposed change in use.
May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7382
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger
and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The existing main serving this
facility is 2 -inch. A larger main would be required to support a meter larger than
%-inch or to support a fire hydrant. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional fire hydrant(s) are required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, the hydrants, along with any water mains
need to support those hydrants, will be installed at the Developer's expense.
This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. If
additional water facilities are required, they will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #14 and #16 and has no effect on bus
radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Multi -family and Commercial for this property. The
applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for a welding art
studio.
The requested Planned Industrial Development is for predominately Commercial
uses with a request for a specific Industrial use related to the proposed art studio.
Staff believes that this makes the PID consistent with the Commercial
designation of the Plan. Since this is one development, of which only a small
portion is not within the Commercial area; a Land Use Plan is general in nature;
and existing structures will be maintained a Plan Amendment is not required for
that portion within the area shown for Multi -family use.
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May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Coat.
FILE NO.: Z-7382
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in
the area covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. This
neighborhood action plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action
statements relevant to this application.
Landscape: No comment.
Building Codes: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003)
Mr. Robert Best was present representing the application. Staff stated the issue
was an enforcement case. Staff stated the applicant was relocated from the
industrial areas east of 1-30 as a result of the Heifer project. Staff stated they had
worked with the applicant to find a site suitable for his business and he had
bought the site with an understanding is use was an allowable use for the zoning.
Staff stated the site was zoned C-3, General Commercial and a welding shop
was not an allowable use. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a Planned
Industrial Development to allow his use, a welding shop and artist studio, and
C-3 uses as alternative uses for the site.
Staff requested Mr. Best provide some additional information as a part of his
proposal. Staff requested the applicant provide the days and hours of operation,
any future employees and details of the existing fencing. Staff also requested
the applicant furnish any existing or proposed signage along with details
(height/area/location). Staff also requested the applicant locate any on-site
dumpsters and provide the required screening on the site plan.
Staff suggested the applicant limit the use of the smaller building located on the
site to a quiet office use or an artist studio. Staff stated parking requirements
would limit the use of the building for any commercial type business.
Staff suggested the applicant contact Central Arkansas Water for additional
details concerning their comments.
There were no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted revised plans to Staff addressing most of the concerns
raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has
indicated the days and hours of operation to be Monday through Friday from 8
4
May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7382
am to 5 pm and occasionally on weekends. The applicant has also stated there
are to be no future employees of his business.
There is an existing six foot chain link fence along the street side of the
development and separating the shop area from the single-family home. The
applicant proposes the fence to remain.
The applicant has also stated no signage is proposed as a part of this
development. Staff would recommend any future signage be approved as a
single ground mounted sign as allowed in commercial zones, not to exceed
thirty-six feet in height and one hundred -sixty square feet in area.
The applicant has indicated deliveries to the site are made through UPS or a
small delivery truck. The site is equipped with a loading dock, which would allow
deliveries to be made off the street.
The applicant has indicated there are three on-site parking spaces, which back
onto Madison Street. Since this is an existing condition Staff would support this
activity continuing. The applicant has also indicated there will not be an on-site
dumpster.
To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the
proposed request. Although there are single-family homes located to the north of
the site the use is limited to normal business hours and should not have any
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. In addition there will be
limited traffic accessing the site which too will not have any adverse impact on
the surrounding area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
Staff recommends the site be limited to having one ground -mounted sign not to
exceed 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated to their knowledge
there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff
presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.
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May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7382
Staff also presented a recommendation that the site be limited to having one ground -
mounted sign not to exceed 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in area.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion
of the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes
and 1 absent.
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May 1, 2003
ITEM NO.: 13
NAME: Best Short -form PID
LOCATION: 3115 Madison Street
DEVELOPER:
Robert W. Best
3115 Madison Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
ENGINEER:
Edward Lofton
Engineering and Surveying
15415 Oak Crest
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial
ALLOWED USES: General Retail
PROPOSED ZONING: PID
PROPOSED USE: C-3 Uses and a welding shop/artist studio
VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
NO.: Z-7382
The applicant proposes to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial to PID
to allow the site to be used for a variety of uses. The site currently contains a
May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7382
single-family residence on the northern boundary. The residence is occupied as
a rental unit. There is a 5500 square foot concrete block and brick construction
building located on the site. The primary building is proposed to be used by the
applicant as a welding shop/artist studio. The applicant has indicated there are
no employees for his business. Projects include sculptures, custom furniture
and unique pieces that are normally commissioned by individuals, designers and
architects. The applicant proposes the placement of a sculpture garden on a
vacant portion of the site and adjacent to the single-family home located on the
northern boundary.
There is also a 455 square foot concrete building located on the site. The
applicant has indicated the building is currently vacant but could be renovated
and made available for a small office use or additional studio space.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing single-family home, a non-residential structure
being used by the applicant has a welding shop/artist studio and a vacant
concrete building. The site is fenced with a six-foot chain link fence around the
non-residential portion of the site with the exception of the concrete building.
The street has been installed with curb and gutter but no sidewalk is in- place.
The area to the north of the site is single-family homes with only one of the
homes vacant and boarded. Uses along Asher Avenue include a variety of
commercial uses such as a pawn shop, a service station, two tire stores, a night
club and a furniture store. A large food distribution company is located across
Asher Avenue to the southwest. To the west of the site there is a fenced area
with trucks both regular size and large trucks and the old feed mill with portions
still standing.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Curran Conway and the South of Asher Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the Public Hearing, all residents, who could be identified, located
within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the
site were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, Staff has not received
any comment from area residents.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. The proposal apparently involves no new construction. No comment on the
proposed change in use.
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May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-7382
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger
and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The existing main serving this
facility is 2 -inch. A larger main would be required to support a meter larger than
3/4 -inch or to support a fire hydrant. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional fire hydrant(s) are required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, the hydrants, along with any water mains
need to support those hydrants, will be installed at the Developer's expense.
This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. If
additional water facilities are required, they will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
Count.. Pte: No comment received.
CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #14 and #16 and has no effect on bus
radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Multi -family and Commercial for this property. The
applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for a welding art
studio.
The requested Planned Industrial Development is for predominately Commercial
uses with a request for a specific Industrial use related to the proposed art studio.
Staff believes that this makes the PID consistent with the Commercial
designation of the Plan. Since this is one development, of which only a small
portion is not within the Commercial area; a Land Use Plan is general in nature;
and existing structures will be maintained a Plan Amendment is not required for
that portion within the area shown for Multi -family use.
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May 1, 2003
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7382
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in
the area covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. This
neighborhood action plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action
statements relevant to this application.
Landscape: No comment.
Buildinq Codes: No comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003)
Mr. Robert Best was present representing the application. Staff stated the issue
was an enforcement case. Staff stated the applicant was relocated from the
industrial areas east of 1-30 as a result of the Heifer project. Staff stated they had
worked with the applicant to find a site suitable for his business and he had
bought the site with an understanding is use was an allowable use for the zoning.
Staff stated the site was zoned C-3, General Commercial and a welding shop
was not an allowable use. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a Planned
Industrial Development to allow his use, a welding shop and artist studio, and
C-3 uses as alternative uses for the site.
Staff requested Mr. Best provide some additional information as a part of his
proposal. Staff requested the applicant provide the days and hours of operation,
any future employees and details of the existing fencing. Staff also requested
the applicant furnish any existing or proposed signage along with details
(height/area/location). Staff also requested the applicant locate any on-site
dumpsters and provide the required screening on the site plan.
Staff suggested the applicant limit the use of the smaller building located on the
site to a quiet office use or an artist studio. Staff stated parking requirements
would limit the use of the building for any commercial type business.
Staff suggested the applicant contact Central Arkansas Water for additional
details concerning their comments.
There were no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted revised plans to Staff addressing most of the concerns
raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has
indicated the days and hours of operation to be Monday through Friday from 8
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ITEM NO.: 13
FILE NO.: Z-7382
am to 5 pm and occasionally on weekends. The applicant has also stated there
are to be no future employees of his business.
There is an existing six foot chain
development and separating the shop
applicant proposes the fence to remain.
nk fence along the street side of the
area from the single-family home. The
The applicant has also stated no signage is proposed as a part of this
development. Staff would recommend any future signage be approved as a
single ground mounted sign as allowed in commercial zones, not to exceed
thirty-six feet in height and one hundred -sixty square feet in area.
The applicant has indicated deliveries to the site are made through UPS or a
small delivery truck. The site is equipped with a loading dock, which would allow
deliveries to be made off the street.
The applicant has indicated there are three on-site parking spaces, which back
onto Madison Street. Since this is an existing condition Staff would support this
activity continuing. The applicant has also indicated there will not be an on-site
dumpster.
To Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the
proposed request. Although there are single-family homes located to the north of
the site the use is limited to normal business hours and should not have any
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. In addition there will be
limited traffic accessing the site which too will not have any adverse impact on
the surrounding area.
1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
Staff recommends the site be limited to having one ground -mounted sign not to
exceed 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in area.
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Subdivision Committee Comments
ITEM NO.: 13
NAME: Best Short -form PID
LOCATION: 3115 Madison Street
Planning Staff Comments:
April 10, 2003
FILE NO.: Z-7382
1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 feet of the site complete
,with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of
mailing.
2. Provide the days and hours of operation.
3. Are there to be any future employees?
4. Provide any outside storage areas and anticipated materials to be stored.
5. Will there be an on-site dumpster? If so indicate the location on the proposed site
plan along with the required screening.
6. Will there be any deliveries to the site? If so by what means of transportation.
7. Provide the height of the existing fencing. Will the fencing remain on the site in the
current material (chain link)?
8. Limit the use of the smaller building to a quiet office use or a use such as a second
artist studio.
9. Provide details of any existing or proposed signage (height/area/location).
10. Provide on the site plan the existing parking location.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works:
1. The proposal apparently involves no new construction. No comment on the
proposed change in use.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: Approved as submitted.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or
additional water meter(s) are required. The existing main serving this facility is 2 -inch.
A larger main would be required to support a meter larger than %-inch or to support a
fire hydrant. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional fire hydrant(s) are required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required,
the hydrants, along with any water mains need to support those hydrants, will be
installed at the Developer's expense. This development will have minor impact on
existing water distribution system. If additional water facilities are required, they will be
sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire De artment: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #14 and #16 and has no effect on bus radius,
turnout and route.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Multi -family and Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for
a Planned Industrial Development for a welding art studio.
The requested Planned Industrial Development is for predominately Commercial uses
with a request for a specific Industrial use related to the proposed art studio. Staff
believes that this makes the PID consistent with the Commercial designation of the
Plan. Since this is one development, of which only a small portion is not within the
Commercial area; a Land Use Plan is general in nature; and existing structures will be
maintained a Plan Amendment is not required for that portion within the area shown for
Multi -family use.
Landscape: No comment.
Revised plat Ian. Submit four (4) copies of a revised site plan (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 16, 2003.